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Beefjack : Does 3D Gaming Matter?

In a word, no. But first, let me backtrack a bit to explain how I get to that conclusion.

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ActionBastard5985d ago

Matter? No. Nice to see in action and determine myself? Yes.

SasanovaS19875984d ago

for real. dont care what this random scrub thinks, i will have a blast showing my friends when they come over how cool the games look on my tv, and all they have to do is put these glasses on...then we can take turns playing wipeout, and have fun as we watch each other freak out by the visuals over a 24 pack of out favorite beer, for each of us $$ as for the media who is downplaying 3d gaming, go do something better with ur time, and let the rest of us enjoy innovation, because frankly, if world was filled with garbage like this guy, there would be zero innovation, zero creation, and zero imagination. pz

-Alpha5984d ago (Edited 5984d ago )

Pretty much with you on that one.

3-D movies are one thing but 3-D interaction through video games is something I like to at least try once.

I think the biggest problem is overcoming the 3-D glasses. If they can get rid of that and find a way for 3-D to happen it would be amazing to experience, and a real step into a good future.

Megaton5983d ago

Doesn't matter to me. I feel the same way about 3D as I do about motion. I'd mess around with it given the chance, but don't expect me to make it the core of my gaming.

spunnups5983d ago

@ Sasanova, awesome post. I'm exactly that same guy.

captain-obvious5983d ago

i feel that this well be HD gaming all over again

villevalorox5983d ago

this is like asking does motion controlling matter, well to some people yes, to some people no. that's just it.

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Theendguy5984d ago (Edited 5984d ago )

Sasanova, I'm not against innovation or even 3D; I just don't think it's going to be revolutionary. And the glasses are a hindrance; they just are, especially for someone like me who wears regular prescription lenses. When they develop a non-glasses solution, which they are working on, I'll be much more inclined to get behind it.

Plus, can you honestly think of a game that would be better in 3D?

Look I'm not saying 3D won't be cool, I just don't see it as something I have to rush out and buy because I don't see how it makes games fundamentally better, other than just visually.

Anorexorcist5983d ago (Edited 5983d ago )

"Look I'm not saying 3D won't be cool, I just don't see it as something I have to rush out and buy because I don't see how it makes games fundamentally better..."

The notion that motion control does not make games fundamentally better can be argued(and often is by a certain portion of the hardcore gamer crowd), yet it has had such a dramatic effect on the gaming market with the Nintendo Wii.

There will certainly be a somewhat slow initial adoption process when 3D televisions are released en mass and come at very premium prices, but as soon as more manufacturers jump into the 3D boat and increase market competition, prices will come down and consumer adoption rates will rise (similar to Blu-Ray).

"because I don't see how it makes games fundamentally better, other than just visually."

Well how can 3D gaming provide anything other than a visual enhancement to games? You must be thinking far ahead into the future days when people will just be able to jump inside their television sets and blow people away with in-game weaponry, rather than a controller.

Cyrus3655984d ago

3D gaming is like any other accessory gaming, it won't be the norm, but will have special qualities that people will like. Just like Eye Toy/Natal motion controller before, there are pros to it, and there will be definite cons too.

N4BmpS5983d ago

Does 3d gaming matter? Nah I wouldn't say so most video games are based around immersing you into the game enough for you to care about what you're doing and why you're doing it. If 3D gets involved it might dull that purpose down a little. On the other hand, 3D gaming can be rich take on the industry for promotional reasons(hey look you're really in a Bugatti Veyron, almost), I might try to experience this myself sometime down the line.

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Killer2020UK77d ago

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